The Southgate House Revival

Great place to catch a live band.  An old converted church that has become a live music venue but keeps some of the old trappings, like the stained glass and the organ.  Very cool space.

Bartenders were quick, but not terribly knowledgeable or friendly.  Drink prices were reasonable.

Hope someday that they go non-smoking so that I don't have to go home smelling like an ashtray!

I went to the Southgate House Revival for the first time last night to check out Hot Buttered Rum in the Sanctuary Room. Pros: Beautiful, new surroundings. Almost a speakeasy vibe. Still amazingly clean and even smells good. Smoking was limited to one room, so smokers could stay inside, but non-smokers didn't have to stick around it. Clean bathrooms. We could move between two rooms, so there were two (both great) music options.

Cons: No beer at the bar, just fairly pricy mixed drinks. Staff was confused about bar prices, and sold us the same drinks for different prices.The show we were at stopped very early, even though tickets were free with a moe ticket stub. People got there after moe and the music was already over. Lighting in the Sanctuary was overly bright.  

This place has huge potential and I can't wait to see who they bring and how it turns out.

Went here on Thursday night for the sold out show of Cincinnati's own Seedy Seeds and the opening act Rodeo Ruby Love.
: This was my first time at the Southgate house and it was really neat especially with the balcony seating which fills up very fast.  

: Sure there is smoking, after all we are in Kentucky. The prices for beer were a bit high, but not high enough to persuade me from not purchasing.  The sound system needs to be worked on and I hope they also work on the uncomfortable floor.